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Owensboro
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Owensboro Police Department joined local families for a sledding event on nearby hills (as shared on Facebook) and served hot chocolate donated by Dunkin’ Donuts. The outing brought smiles and a welcome break from routine patrols. 44 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hezekiah Watkins, known as the Youngest Freedom Rider, will share his civil rights journey at the Young Auditorium on March 12 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Sponsored by the KWC NAACP and the Daviess County Public Library, the free event offers a powerful night of storytelling and reflection. WOMI Owensboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro will host the GMAC Wrestling Championships on Jan. 31 at the Moore Center Gym (at Brescia University, hosted by Kentucky Wesleyan College) where Division II wrestlers will compete for a conference title; admission is $12 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, with free entry for college ID holders. The Owensboro Times
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Dial M for Murder
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Trinity Centre — Ticketed event — Watch the gripping tale of jealousy and revenge unfold in this classic thriller.
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